"One HECK NO, the crew wouldn't be able to hold them selves up. Second, although it would be bad, we do need every advantage we can get. Two short seemly easy safe trips turned into us fighting prirats and getting boarded twice"

"Good idea. The crew will probably be spending the night in the city, coming back late after dark. We'll set off in the morning."

*Morning*The crew were ready to leave the Netherlands and head towards Hamburg. Reports showed that the French had captured Belgium, despite British airships having a notable presence in the area. French chips have been cited to be close to the Dutch border at the moment.

The Merlin took off towards Hamburg. Crewe ordered some crewmen on wither side of the ship to keep watch for French and Prussian warships. The clouds grew heavy as the ships entered the rainy northern part of Germany.

A few hours later, the Merlin approached Hamburg. Ships from the combined German (or more accurately Prussian) and British fleet were swarming the air. Rumor had it that there was heavy fighting in Köln and by the sound of it, the French were winning.

The French armies were now working their way through the plains surrounding Hamburg, their airships protecting the nearest troops. A larger French ship, flying not only the fleur de lis, but also a dragon on a blue background.